DEWALT Men's Akron Side Zip Steel Toe Safety Boot

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The DeWalt Rigger is a best-selling boot, and provide an excellent, rugged alternative to Wellington style boots. They’re unisex, and can be comfortably worn by anyone; just keep in mind that you might need to size up if you’re on the fence, as they offer a tight fit by design. DeWALT has gone with its PROComfort system on the AKRON, designed with three innovative cushioning and support layers to provide ultimate comfort for those who are on their feet for long periods of time. An injection-moulded performance polyurethane midsole and insole, including state-of-the art memory foam, have also been included to offer optimum foot and arch support and cushioning. The dualdensity insole is removable, and the PU/ rubber outsole is non-slip to the highest slip-resistance ‘C’ rating. The sole also has a 300°C high-heat-resistance rating, making the DeWALT PROComfort safety footwear versatile for all situations. The bar for safety work boots has significantly risen over the past few years, and the team at DeWALT is continuing this trend with its AKRON PROComfort Extreme Duty leather work boot. There’s a razor-sharp focus on all-day comfort and long-term durability.

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If you’ve got wide feet, it is recommended to size up, as DeWalt’s Builder is a bit narrow at the toes.Below, we review the seven best safety boots from industry leaders, DeWalt 1. DeWalt Titanium Safety Boot Polyurethane is an organic polymer, and a common alternative to EVA midsoles. Unlike its softer counterpart, PU retains no shape memory, and doesn’t really compress much. While this is a less comfortable, less cushioning material, it’s far more durable. TPU The AKRON PROComfort Extreme Duty leather work boot is impressive from both a comfort and safety viewpoint. It looks and feels less bulky than a traditional work boot, while still offering the same level of protection and safety expected from a topquality work boot in 2022. Outsole – This is, apart from the uppers, the most visible part of the boot, and certainly the most rugged. They’re typically made from PVC or proprietary rubber compounds, and are primarily designed to provide grip, alongside resistance to electricity and chemicals. DeWalt is a titan of heavy industrial gear, and their safety boots are well-regarded as such. Whether you need the maximum amount of protection, with steel toes and midsoles, or something lightweight to withstand miles of walking, climbing, and lifting, DeWalt safety boots make the cut.

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Cementing – Essentially, cemented construction boots glue the uppers between layers of the sole with a powerful bonding agent. This yields a lighter, more flexible boot that doesn’t cost as much as a Goodyear welt. They’re not as durable, and it’s less cost-effective to have a cobbler replace cemented soles that are past their prime. The Hammer’s soft toe and EVA midsole allow for a lightweight boot (just 1.8kg), and you wouldn’t be uncomfortable walking 10 miles a day or more in these. The tough, full-grain leather does take a little bit of time to break in, but once they do you’ll never find a better fit. That said, if you’re a half size, you’ll probably want to size up; the crazy horse leather isn’t going to stretch a whole lot! Be aware that the toe cap isn’t as spacious as some may like, so keep this in mind when choosing your safety boot.It’s also important to be aware that the Rigger’s rubber insole has not been tested for heat resistance. If this is important to you, the Goodyear welt allows for HRO sole replacements. But, you might be better off considering another boot, as well. The Builder safety boot from DeWalt is a highly walkable boot that won’t break the bank. While this is one of the humbler recommendations on our list in terms of features, it nevertheless provides exceptional comfort and a good level of protection for your pound. It starts with the dual-density insole, which marries extreme hard-wearing PU with a special memory foam that cradles your feet with support as you walk, lift, and climb. Beneath that is an injection-moulded Phylon midsole, offering powerful abrasion resistance and superior energy absorption. Finally, it comes together upon dual PU/rubber outsoles, which feature SRA slip resistance and 300° heat resistance. Again, the fact these boots don’t seem to be as bulky or heavy as others seemed to dial up the comfort factor. Better yet, the Titanium is waterproofed through the use of SympaTex’s advanced inner lining. This fabric does a great job keeping moisture out; but still allows your boot to breath, increasing comfort and longevity whilst cutting down on odour and bacteria. The tongue is gusseted to keep out water and debris, and along with the collar is well-padded to ensure a snug, secure fit.

DEWALT Akron Side Zip Steel Toe Safety Boot

Remove debris from the treads. Unless you’ve got a welted boot, the sole is usually the first thing to give out. You can extend the life of your soles by removing any nails, pebbles, dirt, or debris from between the treads or under the insole. Left in place, debris increases the amount of strain the rubber must endure, wearing them out faster. So, the Titanium’s rugged, but that’s nothing if it doesn’t protect your feet. But that it does exceedingly well, with steel in both the toe cap and embedded within the PU midsole. As an American boot, it conforms with that country’s safety standards with full ASTM compliance, rating well vs. impact, compression, and electrical hazards. (This is equivalent to Europe’s EN 345 standard). Titanium at a glance Inside, your feet will enjoy maximum comfort thanks the layering of dual-density PU/memory foam insole upon EVA midsole. What’s more, the insole is anti-bacterial, helping you stave off athlete’s foot, fungus, and other nasty afflictions of busy feet. The Apprentice also helps you keep stable with a TPU heel support. All together, these features work to absorb the energy of impact from your feet hitting the ground, helping you work longer hours with less pain. DeWalt Apprentice at a glance Finally, we come to the Camden, DeWalt’s answer to anyone looking for industrial footwear that doesn’t look too bulky or technical. Camden may be easy on the eyes, but they’re tough against the hazards which threaten your feet on or off the job.

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We put the best technologies, materials and craftsmanship into everything we do, and we’ve been doing it this way for over 80 years. Thermoplastic polyurethane is a miracle material which occupies the space somewhere between plastic and rubber. It’s flexible, strong, and has a good grip. It is most often found adorning work boots as a bumper along the heel or toe, but many models use it for their outsoles, as well. PVC These are great boots for when powerful protection is needed, but you can’t have metal weighing you down. DeWalt’s design for the Hammer is clearly rated for hard service, and it’s not unusual to get two or more years of life out of a single pair. Whether you’re a plumber, electrician, or mechanic, you’ll find ample resistance against the hazards of the job. The AKRON has been designed for a wider foot and I could feel the absorption, comfort and support from the dual-density insole and PROComfort system. But I figured some testing conditions would be a better way to really get a feel for the boot. First I tried the boot in several crouching positions. Tradies can spend long hours crouching to complete tasks like measuring, finishing skirts, fitting pipes or fixing cables. I’ve personally owned boots that were amazing when walking or standing, but performed horribly when the crouching or requiring flexibility through the leather or outer sole. The DeWALT AKRON boot performed exceptionally in this crouching test, as they did climbing scaffolding and walking long distances. Introducing the Akron Safety Boot featuring a YKK zip on the side of the boot, making it easy to remove the boot without adjusting the laces.